The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 22 incidents on July 14, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and disorderly conduct complaints to more serious offenses including attempted burglary, drug possession, and assault. The day’s activity included multiple theft reports, welfare checks, non-criminal property damage and crash investigations, and mental health-related calls. Two arrests were made for outstanding warrants, and one suspect was arrested for disorderly intoxication.

Traffic Stop on North Bridge Street

Case #SO-P2603046

At 1:12 a.m., a deputy initiated a traffic stop on North Bridge Street in Chillicothe for failure to obey a traffic control device. A citation was issued at the scene.

Disorderly Conduct Call on Musgrove Road

Case #SO-P2603047

At 6:25 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Musgrove Road in Chillicothe in reference to a disorderly complaint.

Domestic Dispute with Mental Illness Report on Old Route 35

Case #SO-P2603053

At 9:32 a.m., Deputy T. Boltenhouse was dispatched to Old Route 35 on a report of a domestic dispute that resulted in a report for alleged mental illness.

Private Property Vehicle Crash on Hospital Road

Case #SO-P2603049

At 11:34 a.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Hospital Road for a private property crash. A report was taken and insurance information was exchanged between the parties.

Unattended Child Report on Western Avenue

Case #SO-P2603050

At 1:00 p.m., a deputy responded to 1688 Western Avenue in reference to an unattended child.

Welfare Check Request on North Paint Street

Case #SO-P2603052

At 1:02 p.m., a deputy took a report in reference to a welfare check at a North Paint Street address. A female requested a welfare check on another woman she knew, and a voicemail was left for the subject of the welfare check.

Attempted Burglary and Outstanding Warrant Arrest on Woods Hollow Road

Case #SO-P2603054

At 3:15 p.m., Sergeant Champion, Deputy Sams, and Deputy Gallagher were dispatched to Woods Hollow Road on a report of an attempted burglary. The victim reported that a male had attempted to break into her back door. A male was arrested for the attempted burglary, and a female was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Disorderly Conduct Phone Report on Blain Highway

Case #SO-P2603057

At 3:24 p.m., a deputy took a phone report regarding a disorderly conduct incident that occurred in Ross County, which resulted in a report.

Theft Report on Crouse Chapel Road

Case #SO-P2603056

At 3:35 p.m., Deputy Nott was dispatched to Crouse Chapel Road for a theft report. A report was taken and an investigation was started.

Scam Report on Black Run Road

Case #SO-P2603059

At 4:23 p.m., Deputy JoHansen made contact with a female subject in reference to a scam report.

Theft Investigation on Creek View Drive

Case #SO-P2603058

At 5:01 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Creek View Drive in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and started an investigation.

Death Investigation in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2603061

At 5:05 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Maple Street in Bainbridge in reference to a possible death. The death was determined to be non-suspicious.

Non-Criminal Dispatch on Hospital Road

Case #SO-P2603060

At 5:20 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to 272 Hospital Road in Chillicothe on a non-criminal complaint.

Non-Criminal Complaint on Carmel Drive

Case #SO-P2603062

At 6:54 p.m., Deputy JoHansen made contact with a male subject in reference to a non-criminal complaint on Carmel Drive.

Assistance to Ohio State Patrol on US Route 50

Case #SO-P2603063

At 8:16 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to US Route 50 near US Route 35 to assist the Ohio State Patrol.

Property Damage Investigation in Londonderry

Case #SO-P2603064

At 9:04 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to Terace Road in Londonderry in reference to property damage. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and started an investigation.

Assault Complaint in Bainbridge

Case #SO-P2603066

At 9:12 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to South Quarry Street in Bainbridge in reference to an assault complaint.

Unconscious Female with Drug Possession and Outstanding Warrant at Dollar General

Case #SO-P2603065

At 9:40 p.m., Deputy JoHansen was dispatched to the Dollar General at 6158 Blain Highway in Chillicothe in reference to an unconscious female. The incident resulted in charges of possession of drugs and an outstanding warrant.

Mental Health Emergency Hold Near State Route 159

Case #SO-P2603067

At 10:30 p.m., Deputy Woodbridge, Deputy Sutton, and Deputy Jackson were dispatched to the area of State Route 159 and Hospital Road in reference to a female admitted to the hospital under a pink-slip who had fled the facility. The female was located and successfully transported back to the hospital, where she was turned over to hospital staff for a mental health evaluation hold.

Court Order Violation Report on State Route 772

Case #SO-P2603068

At 11:02 p.m., a deputy was dispatched to State Route 772 in reference to a court order violation.

Domestic Dispute with Disorderly Intoxication Arrest in Frankfort

Case #SO-P2603070

At 11:36 p.m., Deputy Sutton was dispatched to State Route 28 in Frankfort in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the complainant and the suspect, and an investigation was started. The male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct while intoxicated and transported to the Ross County Jail.

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